As I’m sure you can understand, getting a puppy didn’t seem like a great idea when considering the reality of potty breaks, playtime, and the general activity needed to keep up with a four-pawed toddler. Especially as it pertained to me and my physical and...
I am driven by striving. In one conversation with a Christian mentor, the words blurted out before I could properly weigh them: “Striving is what makes life worth living.” I wasn’t completely wrong, but I definitely wasn’t right either. A more appropriate statement might have been...
In November of 2022, I decided I wanted to pursue getting a service dog (read about that journey here). It was a choice I made after a year and a half of struggling a great deal with increasing mental and physical health challenges. All combined,...
The first time I learned about kintsugi I immediately resonated with the concept. It’s a tangible display of brokenness and restoration and that ambiguous “beauty from the ashes” that we often talk so much about. It looks how I feel, and the process itself quickly...
It's sunny somewhere on this big 'ol planet! Though lament is still my favorite, some days get to be bathed in peppy steps, puffy clouds, and good snacks. These songs have steadied the good moods and helped my heart have joy. I hope they brighten your day!...
I know what it's like to suffer, and I know what it's like to be healed. In 2018 my family was healed from rheumatoid arthritis, convulsions, food allergies, and more. The God of the Bible is alive, active, and real. Here is our documentary-style video...
I didn't have a baby, but getting a puppy has certainly made me feel like a new parent. Please enjoy these micro-stories, as I document the little moments of raising a doggo....
Being sad is not a sin. Lament is far from popular, but for me it's a frequent choice. Like David in the Bible who bares his soul to God in humility, I desire to be real with God - regardless of how it looks on the...